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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1940
Page
3
Extra Care In Winter Driving Urged In Midwest Item
Ames, Ti December 27 authorities urge motorists to take extra precautions in winter driving as hazards rise with snow and ice. Professor Ralph A Moyer notes traffic deaths rise in northern states and offers safety practices including brake checks, use of tire chains, functioning wipers and defrosters, proper headlights, and reduced speeds in winter conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Ralph A. Moyer
Town State College
National Safety Council
Moyer
United Kingdom
United States
Registration of Aliens in Vicinity Completed
Registration effort in the area completed with hundreds reportedly registered at the post office. Officials capped disclosure of totals, but estimates suggested many thousands nationwide may be affected as the alien enrollment neared midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postminster
P. Sullivan
Cnight
Tat Masonal
Funeral Services for Mrs Emma Crown
Funeral services were held yesterday at 3 o clock in the Bracken Keating chapel for Mrs Emma Hill Crown widow of the late James P Drown who died Sunday after an extended illness Rev Gilbert J Boyd of the Presbyterian church officiated Burial was in Pine Grove cemetery with pallbearers Walter DeJean Carson Curtis Jack Mundinnes W E Phillips Foster Davis and C B Wilcox present
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bracken-Keating
Emma Hill Crown
James P. Drown
Gilbert J. Boyd
The
Presbyterian Church
Pine Grove Cemetery
Walter DeJean
Carson Curtis
Jack Mundinnes
W. E. Phillips
Foster &. Davis
C. B. Wilcox
Half of Chicago's Rats Eliminated in Blitzkrieg
Public Works Commissioner Oscar B. Hewitt estimates more than half of Chicago's rats have died since a poison bait program began last August 10. About 870000 rats dead versus 830000 survivors, in a four and a half month campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assaumgeuress
Chicago
Public Works
Oscar B. Hewitt
Young People Meet with Rev E A Hook at Local Church
Saturday evening a young people’s meeting will be held at Rev E A Hook's home 211 West Washington St Wallen Damon of Sprint Creek will host. Sunday evening gospel service at Harbor Hall Community House features Rev Ernest A Houk preaching on Thou Crownest the Year With Thy Goodness. A watch night service follows Tuesday at 9 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Hook
West Washington Street
Waller Damon
Sprint Creek
Harbor Hall Community House
Ernest A. Houk
West Spring
Creek Church
Housing loan approval signals growth in Aliquippa
Partial OCR reads that on December 27 an approved housing loan of 449 942.90 was secured in Aliquippa. The project plans include construction at Avenue Path, with nearby works already under way and additional developments anticipated in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliquippa
U.S
Fae Hefenun
Aing Wits
Buayee Pathe
Plan expansion of Sand 8 Gravel Co
An expansion proposal is filed for Sand 8 Gravel Co with plans for new installations and improvements. Charles J. Sill of the Ol City Sand vs Gravel Company signs an affadavit noting the scope and intent of the project and the involvement of the local firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand 8 Gravel Co
Gapl
Charles J. Sill
Ol City Sand Vs Gravel Company
World War Veteran Takes Own Life in Bradford
World War I veteran Chan D Wells aged 46 was found dead in his Bradford home yesterday by his wife and three children. He had been a patient at Veterans Hospital in Brule New York since November 8 and was awaiting a return to duty. An investigation by Coroner Thomas Ry Clark is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Pt. Dev
Chan D. Wells
Tre
Wells
N.Y
Miter
Croner Thoms Ry
Clark
Warren Trieenae
Bradford Plant Damaged as Fire Ravages Facility
Bradford December 27 heavy smoke and fire destroyed all stock and equipment at the Bradford Provision Company plant. Firefighters battled the blaze, prioritizing preventing spread to adjacent structures, with off duty personnel summoned and multiple stations responding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Wein
Alt
Braddford
Svalions
Onofri Estite
Provision Company
Tml
New Generating Station Planned Near Pittsburgh
Associated Press reports Duquesne Light Company plans an $8 million electric generating station 15 miles southwest of Pittsburgh opposite Ambridge on the Allegheny River Valley. The project targets to meet growing national defense orders and improve power supply. Fire destroys New Florence high school. 178 pupils and eight teachers on holiday. Records saved by janitor E Haire and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Hefket Ug
Duquesne Fight Company
Vew
Awnhhidn Electric Generating
Olt Ivey
Fitsburgh Jaat
Ambridge
Beny~ Er River Valley
Amuetlea
New
Florence
Florence High
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